The New Artisans : Handmade Designs for Contemporary Living

ISBN-13: 9780500515853 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 320 str.

Olivier Dupon

Opis

The first part of the book profiles over seventy international artisans who represent an astonishing array of crafts. The profiles include information on what inspires each artisan and how they create their products, often in innovative or eco-conscious ways The second part of the book consists of an invaluable directory of products, divided into categories: art, ceramics, furniture, glasswork, jewelry, lighting, metalwork, paper and woodwork, stationery, tableware, and textiles. More than 800 color photographs illustrate the huge variety of design work on offer--exquisite paper flowers, handthrown pots and jugs, beaded necklaces, folk-inspired knitted scarves, handblown chandeliers, wooden table lamps, embroideries, and more. Resources include: contact details for the artisans, recommendations of shops, websites, and blogs to visit.

Recenzje

'Serves well as both a collectible and as a reference guide ... a must-have for arts-and-crafts types looking for inspiration or those just interested in learning about contemporary handmade production' - Cool Hunting

Spis treści

Introduction - The Artisans - The Directory

O autorze

Olivier Dupon is a 21st-century tastemaker and the author of six acclaimed books, all published by Thames & Hudson.